La St-Jean in Lewiston-Auburn

Float, Sts. Peter and Paul choir, Lewiston, 1896

Pope Pius X sanctioned St. John the Baptist as the patron saint of the French in North America in 1908, 70 years after his birth date was already an event used as a demonstration of French-Canadian nationalism.

Members of the Saints Peter and Paul Church choir in 1896 on a very elaborate float bearing the banner "Excelsior." In center, a little to the right, is H. F. Roy, the choir director. Behind the organ is Emilie Couturier.

Tancrel House, Lewiston, 1895

The Tancrel home at 24 River Street, Lewiston, was decorated for the feast of St. John the Baptist on June 24, 1895.

From left are Alfred Tancrel, unknown, Marie Philippon (future wife of Alfred), unknown, Zenaide Tancrel, Ozios Tancrel (to right of steps in uniform of Société de St- Joseph), and at the bottom of steps, Clothilde, Julia, and Rose Philippon.

Young St-Jean-Baptiste, Lewiston, ca. 1940s

Each year, a young curly haired boy was chosen to represent St. John the Baptist as a child on a float during the parade. He wore a sheepskin and held a staff proclaiming: Ecce Agnus Dei (Behold the lamb of God).